UC Workday Senior Communications Lead
- Christchurch
- Contract
- Full-time
- Part-time 22.5 hours (0.6 FTE) however open to negotiation
- Fixed-term position until end of July 2026
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaitohutohu Matua, Pāpāho? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
UC aims to deliver a workplace experience that puts staff at the centre of modern digital capabilities, supported by a new business solution that will become the backbone of our corporate services. The UC Workday project is the vehicle for enabling this transformation. In this role, you will develop and deliver targeted communications to support UC's Workday ERP project, focusing on impacted stakeholders. The role is responsible for working with internal clients to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive communications strategies and activities that improve connectedness with staff and internal stakeholders.Mōu | Who You Are
You will have at least 5 years' experience in a senior level communications or change communications role, ideally working in delivery projects, and hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Communications, or related field , as well as have:
- Proven experience in a similar role, either in a large organisation or a role in a related sector (e.g. education, research/science).
- Outstanding communication, networking, influencing and relationship building skills
- The ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
- Evidence of strategic thinking
- An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
You will be part of our Communications and Events team, though working day to day in the UC Workday project. While you will work in detail with the Digital, Finance, and People & Culture teams, this role is wide ranging, and you will work with people and teams across the University. You will report into the Director of Communications and Events, though day to day you will work closely with the Workday Strategic Change Manager.Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us .We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visitThe closing date for this position is: 17/09/2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.Pēhea te tono mai | How You ApplyApplications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these toYou must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.